Another new biography I decided to pick up. This time about ol' Honest Abe. Abraham Lincoln is a president that I enjoy reading up on from time to time, so I thought this would be an interesting read.
"ABE is a cultural biography of Abraham Lincoln, following Lincoln's monumental life from cradle to grave while weaving a narrative that includes Lincoln's cultural influences and the nation-wide and regional cultural trends and moods and happenings of his day, and how Lincoln both shaped and was shaped by his America. The music, humor, literature, and fashions of the time and their impact on Lincoln's life are explored as well, and analysis of other important figures such as Lincoln's wife, his assassin, his professional partners, etc., also draw on this culturally focused style"-- Provided by publisher.
This is an interesting and informative biography on an iconic US president and if you like a slow/longer read, this is the book for you (as it clocks in at 1088 pages including things like notes and acknowledgements). You can find Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times in our Adult biography section.
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